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| Driver killed in Slapton Ley lake crash | Driver killed in Slapton Ley lake crash |
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| A man was killed when his car plunged into a lake in south Devon. | A man was killed when his car plunged into a lake in south Devon. |
| The driver came off the A379 in Torcross, went across grassland and careered into Slapton Ley, the largest natural lake in south-west England. | The driver came off the A379 in Torcross, went across grassland and careered into Slapton Ley, the largest natural lake in south-west England. |
| Police said the crash happened around midnight near the Start Bay Inn and the war memorial. | Police said the crash happened around midnight near the Start Bay Inn and the war memorial. |
| Police divers have carried out a search of the submerged vehicle and surrounding area to confirm there are no other casualties. | Police divers have carried out a search of the submerged vehicle and surrounding area to confirm there are no other casualties. |
| The 38-year man, who was driving a silver coloured BMW 318, died at the scene. | |
| Formal identification has not yet taken place, although next of kin are being informed. | Formal identification has not yet taken place, although next of kin are being informed. |
| The A379 was closed for several hours but has since reopened. | The A379 was closed for several hours but has since reopened. |
| Slapton Ley is separated from the sea by a narrow shingle bar but it is entirely freshwater. The site is a National Nature Reserve. | Slapton Ley is separated from the sea by a narrow shingle bar but it is entirely freshwater. The site is a National Nature Reserve. |